Archaeology Chapter 4 Flashcards - Quizlet How do archaeologists recover the smallest artifacts and eco-facts? eco-facts centimeters thick features, and geologic strata in a site dimensions of provenience fragments from archaeological sites feature was found during excavation or survey A distinct buried surface on which people lived
WKU Anth 130 Lab 1 Overview - Western Kentucky University There is greater potential to confuse non-modified artifacts or manuports with ecofacts Information about the environmental milieu of a site and the context of objects are used to distinguish ecofacts and non-worked artifacts at an archaeological site
Biofacts vs. Ecofacts - Whats the Difference? | This vs. That Biofacts and ecofacts are both types of archaeological artifacts that provide valuable information about past human societies Biofacts are organic remains such as bones, shells, and plant materials that can reveal insights into diet, health, and cultural practices of ancient peoples
The Nature of Archaeological Data | Encyclopedia. com Archaeologists derive meaning from artifacts, features, and ecofacts by examining which kinds of remains are associated with one another, how they are distributed spatially, and how they relate to the larger landscape and environment in which they are found
What is the difference between artifacts and ecofacts? Artifacts are things that people make, use, collect or change, such as tools, pieces of pottery, discarded animal or plant remains Features are places where human activity has occurred, such as